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...It is indeed with great pleasure that I recommend Mr. Muhammad Shoaib to pursue his Master of Electrical Engineering. I have been associated with the Department of Electrical Engineering for the past 4 years and in that course of time had the opportunity to interact and assess many students who have passed through the portals of this Department.
I have been in contact with Mr. Muhammad Shoaib ever since his 3rd year of engineering when he attended the course of Control Systems which I taught. From day one, I have seen many examples of his talent and have long been impressed by his diligence and work ethic. He is highly motivated and his apparent enthusiasm and interest in the subject is supported by his diligent work. He is smart, a high achiever, and eager to learn. He has always shown an extraordinary sense of perception of the subjects, and has made a difference to the classes with his insightful remarks. In all his course activities, his grades have been above average and he stands in the top 3% of her class. Now, being our faculty member he is teaching Control Systems theory course with me to the undergraduates of electrical engineering. This speaks to his overall intellect and ability to learn, attributes that will serve him well in graduate study.
Mr. Shoaib actively participated in extra-curricular activities also. He was an active member of the Electronic Club and Social Secretary of IEEE, UET Lahore Section. On inter-personal level too, Mr. Shoaib has...

...﻿ The Mystery of Tahir ul Qadri
WHO and what is Tahir ul Qadri ? And, more importantly, who is behind him? Those are the questions now racing through political Pakistan, with no firm answers. The religious cleric, previously a minor figure politically, has been living in Canada since 2006, where he acquired Canadian citizenship. Since he arrived back in Pakistan last month, however, Mr Qadri has caused a political sensation with his demands that Pakistan's democratic system be reformed. He wants to throw the “criminals” out of Pakistani politics, the implication being that doing so would leave very few of today’s politicians still in business.
Mr Qadri seems to have unlimited funds available to him and a huge and growing following. A rally held on December 23rd in Lahore, the provincial capital of the politically all-important Punjab province, attracted hundreds of thousands of people. (Mr Qadri claimed it was a crowd of 2million.) Now he is to march on the capital, Islamabad, aiming to have 4million people to that small and usually serene city on January 14th.
In an interview, Mr Qadri says that he wants to “get rid of electoral dictatorship”. At times he talks about a “Tahrir Square” situation, though he also denies wanting to topple the government. Unlike Egypt before the Tahrir Square protests, Pakistan already has an elected government and is due to hold elections before the summer.
Mr Qadri insists that before those elections...

...﻿Community Engagement Program 2014- 2015
Registration Form
Name: Zohaib Tahir
Year: Freshmen
Telephone Number: +974 33202018
Email: zt65@georgetown.edu
Short Question: (500 words)
What is your interest in Education and Development?
As far as I can recall, from an early age, I’ve been told that education is they “key to success”. Phrases like, “work hard, play hard”, “no pain, no gain”, have been revolving around my mind that motivated, or even manipulated, me to obtain education. By striving to provide every individual in a society an equal opportunity to gain education, we are giving them an equal opportunity to succeed in life. But the path of success is longer that straightforward in today’s world.
For me education today has lost its true meaning. The so-called “Age of knowledge” has been lost and in today’s world the conception of education has become more mechanical, conditioned and unionized. The basis to identify and rank people in terms of intelligence and success are now their SAT scores and their GPAs. True, that comes with hard work and effort, good grades and scores will get you a good job, but that should not be the sole determinant of meritocracy. Whether it was the Indian NCERT conspiracy or Zia Ul Haq manipulating the core curriculum of education for Pakistan in 1971, we have seen nations changing interfering in it to serve its own needs – manufacturing ideologically controlled citizens that conform to the values of the ruling class. But...

...The Benefits of a Year Abroad
Studying abroad, for any period of time, is a highly rewarding experience. Students returning from a
study abroad programme frequently describe their experience as ‘life-changing’. Studying abroad can
have a profound effect on how you view the world and your place within it. It takes you out of your
comfort zone and continuously challenges you. As an individual, you will develop independence and
self-reliance. Indeed, the experiences and skills you develop abroad will help you mature both
personally and academically, and will improve your career prospects.
A semester is not enough
However, independent research reveals that the longer students study abroad the greater the
academic, career, cultural and personal benefits. According to Lance Kenney, Director of International
Programs at Villanova University, “I can’t emphasize enough the benefits of studying overseas for a
year versus a semester. I have seen this longer duration lead to greater levels of independence,
confidence and maturity on the part of students.“ This is a view fully endorsed by Ethan Merritt, Senior
Study Abroad Advisor at American University, “The full year experience in our view gives students a
much more immersive experience and allows for more development (academically and personally)
than just a semester. Besides the fact that a semester just goes so fast! We often tell students that in
going abroad for a semester, just when they are starting to really...

...﻿Melissa Sokolow
Dr. Cahir
Critical Approaches
18 May 2015
Literary theories were developed as a means to understand the various ways people read texts. The supporters of each theory believe their theory is the only theory, but most readers interpret texts according to the rules of several different theories at a time. All literary theories are critical approaches, which allows the reader to interpret texts from a different perspective. If a reader interprets a text with one theory in mind they may end up with a new perspective on their reading. Shakespeare’s play Macbeth can be interpreted in a variety ways depending on the applied literary theory. If a reader applied the Feminist theory, Psychoanalytic/Freudian criticism, and New Historicism theory it would give them an altered interpretation of the play.
Feminism in literature is a newer area of study and thought. The basis of the movement, both in literature and society, is that the Western world is fundamentally patriarchal, which means men have created it, ruled it, and the world is viewed through the eyes of men, and judged by men. The social movement of feminism found its approach to literature in the 1960s. Women had already been writing and publishing for centuries, but the 1960s saw the rise of a literary theory. Until then, the works of female writers or work written about females were examined by the same standards as those by male writers and about men. Women were thought to be unintelligent and were...

...However, there are a lot of people out there living in urban areas who are unhappy with their environs – and there are also a lot of people in rural areas who yearn for something different (I live very close to at least a few of these folks – they lived in a small town because they thought it would benefit their children, but they’re not happy with the tradeoffs).
Having said that, I tried to build a list of the most positive aspects of both urban and rural life, based on the aspects of each that I find most appealing. I’m quite sure the readers will throw in a lot more factors for each side.
One key thing: if you’re feeling unhappy with your environs, think of making a change. Read through this list and ask yourself which factors are most important to you. They’ll likely point you one way or another, either towards appreciating what you have now or encouraging you to make a move.
So, let’s get started.
Trent’s Top Advantages of City Life
Public transportation One of the biggest leashes around my neck is the requirement of owning a car to get anywhere. For example, I do not have a grocery store of any kind within walking distance of my house. The ability to just walk and use public transportation to get where you want to go is invaluable.
Cultural life If you value going to diverse concerts, attending art galleries on a very regular basis, and other such cultural trappings, city life is for you. I enjoy galleries, but I’m fine with just visiting two or...